Monday
Women and Transitional Justice Topic of Woodlands Forum: College professor/author Colleen Murphy, Ph.D., discusses the “Role of Women in Transitional Justice” during an informative program. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to woodlandsacademy.org/speaker. Noon Monday, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest, $20, 847-234-4300
Knights of Columbus Bingo: Knights of Columbus is having weekly Bingo as a fundraiser to help support Santa Maria church and the community. Knights of Columbus is a nonprofit family fraternal service organization. 6:45 p.m. Monday, Santa Maria Del Popolo Catholic Church, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein, free, 847-566-8213
A Taste of Glass: This class is intended for beginners, 18 years of age or older, with little or no hot shop experience. Class meets for up to three hours in this hands-on workshop, and students will make four pieces of hot glass using various processes and colors. 6 p.m. Monday, Peter Patterson Glassworks, 888 Tower Road, Mundelein, $100
Tuesday
Chair Yoga: Experience safe yoga movements and poses that build awareness of your body and breath. This three session series leaves participants relaxed and refreshed. All fitness levels are welcome. 2 p.m. Tuesday, Antioch Public Library, 757 Main St., Antioch, free, 847-395-0874
“Working Fire” – Launch Party with author Emily Bleeker: Wall Street Journal bestselling author Bleeker discusses and signs her new novel, “Working Fire,” a domestic suspense thriller in which family bonds are tested when a paramedic responds to an emergency shooting call and discovers that the victim is her sister. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Warren Newport Public Library, 224 O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, free, 847-244-5150
LFCDS 2018 Special Speaker Series: Lake Forest Country Day School welcomes Marc Brackett, Ph.D., director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. He speaks on the role of emotional intelligence in learning, decision making, relationship quality, well-being and academic performance. All lectures begin at 10 a.m. and close with a question-and-answer session. 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lake Forest Country Day School, 145 S. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-615-6151
“Viking Economics”: A talk by George Lakey: Lake Forest College presents author, retired Swarthmore College professor, and social activist George Lakey. He speaks on his new book, “Viking Economics: How the Scandinavians Got it Right—and How We Can, Too.” Lakey is the recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Prize and the national Giraffe Hero award for sticking his neck out for the common good. 4 p.m. Tuesday, Lake Forest College, Hotchkiss Hall, (Meyer Auditorium), 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-735-6177
Wednesday
Ravinia Farmers Market: 7 a.m. Wednesday, Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park, free
LinkedIn – Steps Beyond the Profile: This is presented by Ernie Katko, U-Connect, social media consultant and LinkedIn trainer. Once you’ve created your dynamic LinkedIn profile, come learn what else LinkedIn has to offer. Discover steps to elevate the visibility of your profile and get noticed by employers and recruiters. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Career Resource Center, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, Free CRC members; $20 nonmembers, 847-295-5626
